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Rio de Janeiro Hikes: The 15 Best Climbs

30 tours  ·  from $32 a head

Pedra da Gávea for the scramble, Dois Irmãos for the sunset, Tijuca for the waterfalls. These 15 hikes are sorted by climb, hours on foot and price, with a clear note on which ones need a head for heights.

Pedra do Telégrafo Hike and Beach Full-Day Tour - Getting there from Rio
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Pedra do Telégrafo Hike and Beach Full-Day Tour

1.Pedra do Telégrafo Hike and Beach Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 417 reviews · 4 hours - 390 minutes · from $56Our pick

Hike with a guide such as Dayvison, Erick, Nicolas, or Felipe to Pedra do Telégrafo, a famous photo rock above Rio’s wild western beaches. Expect a steep, roughly one-hour climb, sweeping views, air-conditioned transport, and time to swim or eat at Grumari or Prainha Beach.

“The activity was a lot of fun!! My friend and I were definitely struggling with the hike at first but Sergio always made sure to wait for us. I also love that they let us take a lot of photos at the end of the hike.”

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Rio de Janeiro: Pedra da Gávea 7-Hour Hike - The forest approach through Tijuca National Park
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Rio de Janeiro: Pedra da Gávea 7-Hour Hike

2.Pedra da Gávea 7-Hour Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 183 reviews · 8 hours · from $56

Take on Pedra da Gávea with a certified guide such as Eduardo, Lucas, or Sergio. You’ll hike through Tijuca National Park, use ropes at the Carrasqueira, and reach an 840-meter summit with sweeping views of Rio. The trail is difficult, shaded in places, and best for fit hikers comfortable with heights and hands-on scrambling.

“The hike was super fun and technical. Edu our guide is seriously like a professional photographer. He was able to capture some of the best photos of my life!!!”

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Rio de Janeiro: Dois Irmãos Peak Sunrise, Day or Sunset Hike - Praça do Vidigal and the blue steps meeting point
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Rio de Janeiro: Dois Irmãos Peak Sunrise, Day or Sunset Hike

3.Dois Irmãos Peak Sunrise, Day or Sunset Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 94 reviews · 3h 30m · from $54

Meet your guide at Vidigal’s blue steps and ride a moto-taxi to the trailhead before a moderate, one-hour climb through forest to Dois Irmãos Peak. Choose a 3:20 AM sunrise, 10:00 AM daytime, or 3:30 PM sunset start. Guides such as Milena, Nat, Nathalia, and Thaina add local context and help with photos.

“I recently had the pleasure of going on an unforgettable tour in Rio, which involved a hike, watching a breathtaking sunset, and a fascinating tour of a local favela. The experience was made all the more amazing by our guide, Nathalia. Nathalia was incredibly knowledgeable, providing detailed insights into the history, culture, and daily life of Rio, the favela, and the surrounding areas. She was not only punctual but also made sure we were comfortable throughout the entire experience. It was clear she had a deep respect and understanding of the local community, which made the favela tour feel authentic and meaningful. Her fluency in multiple languages (English, Spanish, Portuguese,…”

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Rio de Janeiro: Pedra da Gávea Guided Hike Tour - The eight-hour route through Tijuca National Park
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Rio de Janeiro: Pedra da Gávea Guided Hike Tour

4.Pedra da Gávea Guided Hike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 86 reviews · 8 hours · from $68

Spend about eight hours hiking Pedra da Gávea with a small group of up to 10 people and a bilingual guide in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. Expect steep forest walking, rock-climbing sections with certified gear, stories about local myths, and broad views of Rio. Hotel pickup is available in the city’s tourist zone.

“The tour we took was amazing. Sergio was a great guide, he provided us with a lot of interesting stories about Rio, and Brazil. He was also very helpful on the hike itself, and made us feel 100% safe throughout the whole hike.”

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Rio: Tijuca National Park Small-Group Hike to Pedra Bonita - Walking through Tijuca’s old coffee country
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Rio: Tijuca National Park Small-Group Hike to Pedra Bonita

5.Tijuca National Park Small-Group Hike to Pedra Bonita

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 79 reviews · 5 hours · from $63

Ride from Rio’s South Zone into Tijuca National Park for a five-hour guided hike to Pedra Bonita, a 696-meter summit with views of Pedra da Gávea and the coast. English and Portuguese guides, including Tito, Alex, and Eddie, explain the forest, coffee farms, wildlife, and Rio’s past.

“Great half day trip - funny guide Alex. Collected on time & lots of information given & time for photoes.”

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Trail and Rappel on Morro Dois Irmãos - Reaching Morro Dois Irmãos
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Trail and Rappel on Morro Dois Irmãos

6.Trail and Rappel on Morro Dois Irmãos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $85Top rated

Meet in Vidigal, ride by van or motorcycle taxi to the trailhead, and hike for about 50 minutes to Morro Dois Irmãos. At the summit, an accredited guide sets up your rappel, explains each step, and takes photos from strong viewpoints. William is one guide praised for patient encouragement. The group is limited to eight people.

“The guide, scenery, and rock climbing were absolutely awesome!! Both drives, up and down the hill, on moto were a nice addition too.”

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Garganta do Céu and Waterfall hike in Pedra da Gávea - Forest paths in Tijuca National Park
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Garganta do Céu and Waterfall hike in Pedra da Gávea

7.Garganta do Céu and Waterfall hike in Pedra da Gávea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $58

Meet your accredited guide at Estrada Sorimã in Barra da Tijuca for a roughly four-hour hike through Tijuca National Park. The route climbs for nearly two hours to Garganta do Céu, with views of Christ the Redeemer, Pedra da Gávea, Rio’s southern beaches, and a refreshing stop at Sorimã Waterfall. Small groups are limited to 10 people.

“This was a very challenging hike for me. Took me 2hrs going up. Rugged terrain with lots of rocks. Ron Beulah is an excellent guide and truly helped to make sure that I got up and down without incident. There were 3 tourists & 1 guide. If you have any major health issues or are out of shape do not do this hike! You need at least 2 liters of water and snacks. It was very rewarding and satisfying to see the monkeys and tropical forests. I’d do it again since I’m aware of the level of difficulty.”

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Pedra da Gavea Guided Hiking tour - Starting in Tijuca National Park
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Pedra da Gavea Guided Hiking tour

8.Pedra da Gavea Guided Hiking tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $70

Spend about eight hours hiking from Tijuca National Park to Pedra da Gávea with a guide and a maximum of six people. Expect steep forest trails, the Carrasqueira rock section, rope-assisted descent, monkeys, and wide views of Rio, including Christ the Redeemer. Guides such as Sergio, Lucas, Didi, Luiz, and Eduardo have led this route.

“Our guide was Eduardo. He « practiced «  his English with us , as he said. He spoke English good enough for us to understand everything he tried to communicate. His pace was good, and we managed to keep up with him! We’re an older couple... we lucked out as we were the only hikers that day on that tour . It was definitely a challenge but loved it. He does a loop hike instead of an out and back which makes it more interesting. Unfortunately we didn’t make it to the top as clouds and rain started as we got to the cave. Still had a few great view points…”

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Half Day Hiking Tour Morro Dois Irmaos and Favela Vidigal - The 50-minute walk around Morro Dois Irmaos
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Half Day Hiking Tour Morro Dois Irmaos and Favela Vidigal

9.Half Day Hiking Tour Morro Dois Irmaos and Favela Vidigal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · from $53

Join Fernando and the Marca na Agenda team for a 4 to 5-hour hike from Vidigal to Morro Dois Irmaos. Ride a local motorcycle taxi, walk through the reserve, see Rocinha and Rio’s famous peaks, then descend through Vidigal’s streets. Sunrise departures are available, with photos included and food and drinks extra.

“Fernando is a Star. This is the best tour in South America that I have done thus far (travelled ~5 months over multiple years throughout South America). My partner and I took this tour for the sunrise option and the views are absolutely stunRead more”

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Pedra da Gávea Trail with Guide - Starting at 7:30 a.m. in Itanhangá
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Pedra da Gávea Trail with Guide

10.Pedra da Gávea Trail with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $78

This private eight-hour hike takes you through Tijuca National Park to Pedra da Gávea, one of Rio’s toughest trail outings. You’ll handle steep roots and rock, then use ropes, helmets, seats, chains, and rappelling gear at Carrasqueira. Guides such as Daniel, Jessie, and Vivi provide clear instruction in English and Portuguese.

“Amazing tour! We did Pedra da Gávea trail and it was very fun and peaceful. Daniel is a very experienced professional, who knew how to give confidence at the most complicated moments of the trail.”

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Pedra da Gávea | The best trail in Rio - Starting in Itanhangá at 8:00 am
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Pedra da Gávea | The best trail in Rio

11.Pedra da Gávea | The best trail in Rio

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 48 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $70

Hike Pedra da Gávea from Itanhangá on a demanding 3,500-meter route lasting about 3.5 hours, with a small group of up to six. Guides such as Jessie, Miguel, and Thales have led recent outings, using climbing and abseiling gear where needed and stopping for rest, water, and photos. The full activity takes about seven hours.

“Jessie was a great guide and took great pictures (trust me, you need to know the angles to get great pictures in this trip). Also, she helped us but did not pamper us. The atmosphere is great, people from the mountain having fun. The communication was also alright, they contacted us a day before the trip. Just be aware that is it a medium to hard hike to do and you really need good shoes and stamina. It s great hike for people who have been in hikes before and know a bit o conduct. Thank you, Jessie, for your good energy 🔥”

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Pedra do Telégrafo Hiking Tour ( Telegraph Rock - Avoid Crowds) - Rio de Janeiro - What you see on the drive to Barra de Guaratiba
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Pedra do Telégrafo Hiking Tour ( Telegraph Rock – Avoid Crowds) – Rio de Janeiro

12.Pedra do Telégrafo Hiking Tour ( Telegraph Rock – Avoid Crowds) – Rio de Janeiro

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $59

This private Rio tour takes you by car to Pedra do Telégrafo for a 3.6-kilometer round-trip hike to a famous photo ledge at 356 meters. Guides such as Felipe and Leo provide transport, trail support, hiking sticks, mosquito repellent, and photo help. Expect about five hours, an early start, and no included food or drinks.

“We had an amazing morning hike. We left very early in the morning to ensure that we are among the first ones on the trail. The guide was super nice and accommodating, very chatty and provided useful insights. He also didn’t force any speed and made sure we stopped when we needed to take a break. When we arrived, we were the first ones there for at least an hour, what a treat! The view from the top is absolutely amazing and we can’t recommend this tour enough. Off topic - we also wanted to see capibaras when in Rio and the guide was kind enough to drive us (on…”

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Sunrise at Morro Dois Irmãos + Vidigal Favela Experience - The climb up Morro Dois Irmãos
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Sunrise at Morro Dois Irmãos + Vidigal Favela Experience

13.Sunrise at Morro Dois Irmãos + Vidigal Favela Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · 4 hours · from $65

Start before sunrise with a guided hike up Morro Dois Irmãos, then descend through Vidigal Favela with Beatriz or another English, Portuguese, or Spanish-speaking guide. Expect steep, sometimes slippery sections, sweeping Rio views, local stories, and time for photos. Hotel pickup is an optional extra.

“Everything was on time and ran smoothy such a great experience highly recommend! Beatriz was an amazing tour guide her knowledge of the area is unmatched!”

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Morro Dois Irmãos Hikking + Vidigal Favela Tour - Starting at Praça do Vidigal
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Morro Dois Irmãos Hikking + Vidigal Favela Tour

14.Morro Dois Irmãos Hikking + Vidigal Favela Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $88

Meet in Vidigal for a moderate hike up 533-meter Morro Dois Irmãos, then walk through the favela with guide Miguel or his team. Expect 3 to 5 hours of walking, city views, local culture, and a small group of no more than 10 people. Good weather and reasonable fitness are required.

“Miguel was an amazing hiking companion! A true friend, fully equipped, and made the Pedra De Gavea hike an unforgettable experience.”

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Pedra Do Telegrafo and Grumari Beach with Photos - The viewpoint and its famous photo angle
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Pedra Do Telegrafo and Grumari Beach with Photos

15.Pedra Do Telegrafo and Grumari Beach with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $73

Start early with guide Alessandra of Outer Ecotrip Turismo for a 2.3 km trail to Pedra do Telégrafo in Pedra Branca State Park. Expect views toward Marambaia Restinga and nearby beaches, patient pacing, hotel transport, and time for carefully staged photos. The full outing lasts about six hours and is limited to five people.

“Great experience! Alê is very attentive, took care of the group with great affection and even took beautiful photos!”

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